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Add 2/48 and 98/63

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 35/63

2/48 + 98/63 is 115/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    2/48 = 2 × 21/48 × 21 = 42/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    98/63 = 98 × 16/63 × 16 = 1568/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/1008 + 1568/1008 = 42 + 1568/1008 = 1610/1008
  5. 1610/1008 simplified gives 115/72
  6. So, 2/48 + 98/63 = 115/72
    In mixed form: 143/72

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